Alzheimer's & Dementia Care

Dementia is a condition that can affect the brain’s functioning in areas of memory, communication, reasoning and ability to complete tasks.

Specialist Dementia Care

Every person living with Dementia will be affected differently, requiring an in-depth understanding of each individual in order to provide the right level of support. Balhousie Care support a growing number of residents affected by or living with this condition and our staff members are trained to support people with various types of Dementia.

We encourage our residents with Dementia to be actively involved in planning their care with the support of family, home staff and other healthcare professionals. Our approach is always to support the individual to maintain the highest level of independence and to enhance their quality of life.

Caring for Dementia

The way we dress shows personality and can help express our feelings and mood. As dementia progresses, people may need extra help and support with everyday activities including deciding what to wear. Knowing this, it’s important to encourage and enable individuals to make their own decisions.

Here’s a factsheet with tips and advice on how to make getting dress a positive experience.

Dementia Overview

Dementia is affecting a growing proportion of the UK population. There is no doubt that a diagnosis is traumatic for an individual but it’s important to realise that dementia sufferers are not alone. There are a range of organisations with the sole purpose of support and research in this area.

Below are some initial steps that you can make to take control of the diagnosis.

What is Dementia?

Dementia is classified as a syndrome (a group of related symptoms) that affects the brain’s functioning and ability. It is extremely common and currently affects around 850,000 people in the UK, to varying degrees. Symptoms can include short-term memory loss, communication difficulties, difficulty completing multi-step tasks, orientation and navigational difficulties. Dementia, though often referred to as a free standing diagnosis, is not a diagnosis, but rather the result of cognitive changes caused by a neurodegenerative disease.

There are well over 100 diseases that can cause dementia.

The most commonly occurring diseases

What to do if you have been diagnosed?

It is a good idea to speak to a loved one, family member or trusted friend and to share any worries or concerns you may have about your diagnosis with them. Talking things through can help you face the emotional trials of a diagnosis and also aid with the more practical steps when planning for the future.